Ottawa to announce $3.4B Boeing cargo plane deal

[CBC News]

Ottawa will announce Friday that it has reached a multibillion-dollar deal with Boeing Corp. to buy C-17 military cargo planes, CBC News has learned.

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[Tonington]

Seems kinda expensive for 4 planes.

 

[RomSpaceKnight]

Wait till we actually take delivery and see what they cost. Bout bleeding time. Won't have to hitch a ride from the yanks anymore.

 

[Colpy]

Wait till we actually take delivery and see what they cost. Bout bleeding time. Won't have to hitch a ride from the yanks anymore.

ABSOLUTELY!

And, Thank God the gov't is not spending all the money in Quebec............Quebec has absolutely no use for the military, unless they are making money off it.

 

[Tonington]

Heh, maybe they'll have them in time when I graduate university and apply to the Air force:clock:

 

[RomSpaceKnight]

Why not apply now? Would the military not pick up some of your costs? Was not an officer so have no idea how the edumacation thingy works for the non-working types.

 

[Tonington]

If I was to go to RMC, I'd be there longer, because of the degrees and majors they offer. I think there is some way where I can apply and be an officer cadet while still remaining at my school, but I haven't been able to find an adequate explanation. I have considered going to RMC, but I want to get out of school as quick as possible. As it stands now, it might even be the same time table, as my school only offers the required courses on a fixed schedule, so I have to wait til they are available to take my core required courses. I'm full on electives now, and I'm only taking 3 classes this semester.

 

[BitWhys]

the federal deal hinges on Boeing pledging to spend an amount equal to the purchase price on projects in Canada

I wonder if that means they wouldn't have anyways.

:grommit: